Christmas is not an emergency

Christmas and money now there’s a combination that can send anyone spiraling. When you’re trying to take control of your money, saving for an emergency fund is a crucial part of the process.

Gov. Ricketts proclaims ornate box turtle as state reptile

Gretna – On Oct. 28, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed the ornate box turtle as Nebraska’s official state reptile during a ceremony hosted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) at Schramm Education Center.

November winter storm spotter classes

The National Weather Service Forecast Office in North Platte in coordination with local emergency managers will provide winter spotter talks in November, both in-person and online. The online training does require pre-registration at the Winter Spotter Schedule link below.

Mullen News

- - - South Cherry - - - November has quickly approached and we all are thinking about Thanksgiving, family celebrations and gatherings. On Oct. 29, Bob and Peggy Marsh traveled to Lance Creek, Wyoming, for an early Thanksgiving dinner with Bill and (late) Twila Thurston and their three children.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7:45 a.m.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2021 Sallie Atkins receives Nebraska Farm Bureau’s highest honor 5 YEARS AGO - 2017 Lady Broncos qualify for State Volleyball Obituaries: Ralph “Pat” Vinton, Elsie Hazen 10 YEARS AGO - 2012 Lady Broncos qualify for State Volleyball Births: Triston Lee, Dylan Christopher and Addison...

Immunization clinic

The West Central District Health Department’s immunization team is coming to the Hooker County Library on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9:0011:00 a.m.

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Adult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Jr. High and Sr.